Wallace Thomas

Anchor a trellis with ground spikes by driving 12- to 18-inch wood or metal stakes into the ground with a rubber mallet, leaving about 6… Read More »How Do You Secure A Freestanding Trellis?

Discover plants that can improve your bean harvest as well as those that might grow better when planted near beans. A common green bean companion… Read More »Can You Plant Green Beans And Squash Together?

Carrots are an excellent companion plant for beans. Not only do they grow well nearby, but also they attract ladybugs, which keep the aphid population… Read More »Can You Plant Carrots Next To Beans?

Beans grow best in slightly acidic to neutral soil, pH between 6 and 7. Clay or silt loams are better for bean production than sandy… Read More »What Do You Add To Soil For Beans?

While green beans like warm weather, they do not grow well when temperatures rise above 80 F and will stop producing pods. Do green beans… Read More »At What Temperature Do Green Beans Stop Growing?

Plant seeds 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart in late spring, after the last frost has passed and the soil is warm. How close… Read More »How Far Apart Should You Plant Green Beans?

Bean sunscald is a common disorder that it basically just a sunburn. As people, when exposed to too long in intense UV rays, our skin… Read More »Why Do My Bean Plants Look Burnt?

Beans – Bush kinds work best. Plant 3 per bucket. How much beans are in a five-gallon bucket? Bean Bucket That’s roughly 32 lbs of… Read More »How Many Bean Plants Can I Plant In A 5 Gallon Bucket?

Beans have shallow roots, so place mulch around them to keep them cool from the Arizona sun. Light Requirements: Green beans need full sun or… Read More »How Do You Grow Green Beans In Arizona?

For pole beans, the container should be at least 18 inches in diameter. Fill pots with a mixture of high quality potting mix and compost,… Read More »How Big Of A Container Do You Need For Pole Beans?